EXHIBIT 23.1

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
covering WRC Media, Inc. and subsidiaries, Weekly Reader Corporation and
Subsidiaries and CompassLearning, Inc., each dated March 20, 2000, and to all
references to our firm included in or made a part of this registration
statement.

                                          Arthur Andersen LLP

Roseland, New Jersey
April 27, 2000